The Tories’ Hidden Depths

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Grassroots members of political parties often get a bad press, but for many decades they have been the backbone of our political system. They have delivered election literature, selected parliamentary candidates and donated money to their local party, meaning that there has been no need for state funding of politics. They have been among the most noble parts of the system, giving time and money to causes they believe in and without any hope or expectation of personal reward.

Unfortunately, the number of party members has been falling steadily in recent years and political parties have become more unrepresentative. Many